Occupy Wall Street

Alas, a lot of people are suffering, and are occupying the Wall Street.

See some stories they have to tell here.

People have lost jobs, can't find new work, can't afford the house they have,  can't pay the bills, etc. Everyone has their story to tell.


I question any use of occupying Wall Street... just what do you want them to do? Empty their wallets and distribute their fortunes to you?

Many folks are college grads terrified by not able to find work with loans on their back. Yes I see your concern.  Many now question whether going to college is worth it. Let me tell you this: if you have a chance to go college and you don't go your chance of getting work is even more grim. Go to college to learn something. Go to a vocation school (such as fixing air conditioners or CTA tracks) if a job is all you have in mind. I think education should not be so focus on job.

It is perhaps more effective to occupy college tuition collection departments to demand lower tuition or ditch it for public universities?

It is perhaps more effective to occupy Washington(!) to lower that income tax.


Rather than begging for jobs that are so hard to find, sometimes I think there should be more spawning new business. Start with humble hotdog stands, burger shops, chop suey house... how about barbershop, grocery store?


For those who can write a program or two, show what you can do for $20 an hour while some shops charge $100+ (and pay programmers overseas $10).  Yes, I know those silly people won't listen to you.

Politicians: if you can meet some demands you win 99% of votes. Even the most powerful rich people can only give you one vote each.

So, 99%... go ahead, vent your frustration, but please not for too long. Actively seek your next possible moves. Good luck.